According to scripture and western tradition, the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary at her house. Therefore, the cave that represents her house is known also as the Grotto of the Annunciation.
Nazareth in the New Testament times was a small farming village, probably with between two and four hundred habitants.
Today there is a huge city on top, with thousands of habitants.
Currently there is a church on top of Mary’s cave, it’s call the Roman Catholic Basilica of the Annunciation.
In a time frame of 2000 years, there has been over 5 different churches builded in top of each other in the same place (from Christian to Byzantine to Crusader to Franciscan to Roman Catholic).
For me is not really important the ‘place’ as much as the ‘business’ of the One that was raised in that home; it is my prayer that as we continue to be part of our churches, we can see beyond the walls and take part in what the heart of the matter is.
looks nice. someday I should go.
ReplyDeleteThis is so great of you to share with us.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are wonderful but your relating to the scriptures is a real message.
Thank you.
Elaine Riddle